LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 20931-2: Parasites (Gast fld) [#/Vol]

20931-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Parasites (Gast fld) [#/Vol] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Parasites. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Parasites. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Parasites [#/volume] in Gastric fluid
  • Parasites
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; GAST; Gastric contents; Gastric fluid; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Parasite; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vet; Veterinary

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Parasites (Gast fld) [#/Vol]Parasites [#/volume] in Gastric fluidParasites # GastParasitesMICROParasites, Stomach fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20931-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameParasites (Gast fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionParasites
Short nameParasites # Gast
ComponentParasites
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Gast fld
ScaleQn
ClassMICRO
Example units/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Parasites, Stomach fluid

Part names

ParasitesNCncPtGast fldQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Gastric fluid

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